The only time that I've found the SPN dvd watch and post disturbing was when it interfered with the live BSG finale Watch and Post.
Otherwise, just a normal skip and skim for me, if I'm not joining in.
We're not gonna die. We can't die, Bendis. You know why? Because we are so very pretty. We are just too pretty for God to let us die.
Mal ,'Serenity'
Boxed Set, Vol. III: "That Can't Be Good..."
A topic for the discussion of Farscape, Smallville, and Due South. Beware possible invasions of Stargate, Highlander, or pretty much any other "genre" show that captures our fancy. Expect Adult Content and discussion of the Big Gay Sex.
Whitefont all unaired in the U.S. ep discussion, identifying it as such, and including the show and ep title in blackfont.
Blackfont is allowed after the show has aired on the east coast.
This is NOT a general TV discussion thread.
sumi - Apr 07, 2007 4:56:16 am PDT #9752 of 10001
Art Crawl!!!
Jessica - Apr 07, 2007 5:03:07 am PDT #9753 of 10001
If I want to become a cloud of bats, does each bat need a separate vaccination?
I don't think that the SPN W&Ps are misusing the thread in any way -- I'm annoyed by them because I'm annoyed by all W&Ps. (Even BtVS when the show was airing live. It's a thing. I just don't like them.)
But I'm well aware that that's my own issue. If someone wants to put in a skip link, I'd be grateful, but in the meantime I'm used to skimming.
DCJensen - Apr 07, 2007 5:33:19 am PDT #9754 of 10001
All is well that ends in pizza.
I still think some sort of voluntary check box for major show titles that would put a bold inset of the show name before a post would be useful. However, I am not wed to it and just skip and skim and hope I see any posts of subjects I am looking for.
In other words, it would be nice, but I can live without it. I've been on the participation side of W&P of my favorite shows, so I figure I can let others do the same. Who knows? perhaps I'll watch SPN some time and get hooked, myself.
We are going to need a bigger boat new Boxed Set soon, though.
sumi - Apr 07, 2007 5:41:48 am PDT #9755 of 10001
Art Crawl!!!
Also, we should probably remember to name the show we're posting about at the beginning of our posts. (I know I forget to do that myself.)
Anne W. - Apr 07, 2007 5:46:35 am PDT #9756 of 10001
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.
Also, we should probably remember to name the show we're posting about at the beginning of our posts.
I think it's more important at the start of a discussion, or when someone is posting about a different show (e.g. suddenly switching to Eureka when the most recent string of posts has been about Dresden Files).
Also, I wanted to direct people to this post in Buffista Fic: Anne W. "Buffista Fic 2: They Said It Couldn't Be Done." Apr 7, 2007 7:42:48 am PDT (Basically, I'm wondering if anyone might be interested in a b.org only fic exchange or ficathon)
Ginger - Apr 07, 2007 6:09:46 am PDT #9757 of 10001
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
I would be REALLY strongly opposed to discussion of another show taking over our Buffy & Angel thread, even if it is low volume. That would feel disrespectful of our origins to me.
Matt is me.
The W&P'ers seem to be having such a good time. My only problem, and it's very minor, is that if you post about something else during a W&P, it's likely to get lost.
This is sort of off-the-wall, but if people start wanting to do this with other shows that have recently come out as DVDs, maybe we could just establish a W&P thread. (B5 W&P, anyone?)
Frankenbuddha - Apr 07, 2007 6:16:07 am PDT #9758 of 10001
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
I don't watch SPN, but this is the right thread for it, so having the w&p here is cake; having a link to the end of it for the convenience of skipping would be icing.
Very much this. And sorry if my original comment was read as a "get-thee-elsewhere" statement. I just remembered that during the HEROES lightbulb discussion there was supposition that SPN probably had more posting going on for it and the current numbers bear that out (the fact that HEROES went on hiatus so soon after the thread went live, coupled with the lack of DVDs, is a major factor - I'm curious how the numbers go in HEROES since there's so much antici....pation for the next round of new episodes).
Laura - Apr 07, 2007 6:23:59 am PDT #9759 of 10001
Our wings are not tired.
When I notice the big jump in posts in Boxed Set it means suck and skim time. It brings a smile to my face to skim the flailing. It amuses, doesn't annoy. I may even watch the show some day.
The only time I get frustrated in this thread is when there is a lot of show discussion overlap. My brain gets confused! If SPN and Eureka add characters named Lee brain will explode. At those time a show note at the beginning of the post would be most helpful. If someone has a sudden Eureka or BSG question or comment in the midst of the flailing they should post away with a show tag.
Also, next week SciFi Friday returns! Whee!
sumi - Apr 07, 2007 6:25:47 am PDT #9760 of 10001
Art Crawl!!!
My point about putting the name of the show in your posts is that you can then search through combined W&Ps for the show that you are talking about.
WindSparrow - Apr 07, 2007 7:24:22 am PDT #9761 of 10001
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
I think it's more important at the start of a discussion, or when someone is posting about a different show (e.g. suddenly switching to Eureka when the most recent string of posts has been about Dresden Files).
Sometimes there is a flurry of posts on more than one show simultaneously, so there is occasional mix-n-match. If we work to develop the habit of labelling our posts, that will be less of a challenge.